I am doing a 5k run in a couple months and am totally not in shape for it. I have no shame in walking, but I'd like to pick up my aerobic fitness for this kind of thing.
I don't know if you've come across it before, but over lockdown I started using these Couch to 5k podcasts from our NHS to start building up my running - I definitely recommend!
I joined parkrun in Glasgow for years, which is a weekly 5k meet. Can't guarantee your local route is as gorgeous as Pollok Park but worth checking out if structure, accountability, camaraderie, and getting timed is in your wheelhouse.
I've been meaning to check out the parkrun near me since it started back up - this is a good reminder! Pollok Park is so nice 😭 My local park run is at Figgate Park in Edinburgh and it has the most beautiful wildlife (otters! herons!)
I don't know if you've come across it before, but over lockdown I started using these Couch to 5k podcasts from our NHS to start building up my running - I definitely recommend!
These are right here in the Podcasts section 🤩
Couch to 5K - Week 1
Couch to 5K
Another vote for Couch to 5k!
I joined parkrun in Glasgow for years, which is a weekly 5k meet. Can't guarantee your local route is as gorgeous as Pollok Park but worth checking out if structure, accountability, camaraderie, and getting timed is in your wheelhouse.
We have the couch to 5k podcast on here, and a post to go with it 😎
From the couch to 5k
Lee ・ Dec 17 '20 ・ 2 min read
I've been meaning to check out the parkrun near me since it started back up - this is a good reminder! Pollok Park is so nice 😭 My local park run is at Figgate Park in Edinburgh and it has the most beautiful wildlife (otters! herons!)
I feel like Figgate Park's otters and view of Arthur's Seat might top Pollok Park's highland coos.
I clicked on the link, looks amazing 😻